Louise continued: “I was a training partner in the team for 2002 so I got to experience a wee bit of the atmosphere. People are wishing us all the best. It’s nice.”

The girls are in action on the first day of the Games which could see them sit out the Opening Ceremony at Celtic Park but Louise insists competing is “top priority”.

“Judo is in the first three days so it will be over pretty fast,” Kimberley adds. “We will then be able to take in all of the other sports.”

Dad Thomas, mum Agnes and middle brother Thomas jnr will be right behind the girls who know they have each other.

“There’s a bond no one else has or will understand,” Louise says. “We’re a close family. When you’re on your lows you’ve got someone who can pick you up and, when you’re on your highs, there is someone to share them with.”